At 14:00 on 20 Jan 2026, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is preparing to test the alert system. Cell Broadcast. Nationwide, with a reminder that the mobile phone alert sound lasting 8 seconds does not signify an emergency.
On 14 Jan 2026, the Facebook pageof the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM)posted a message stating, "This is only a test, no need to panic, no disaster is occurring. The mobile phone will emit an 8-second alert sound which does not indicate an emergency.
It is a test of the nationwide Cell Broadcast alert system by DDPM on 20 Jan 2026 at 14:00, sounding simultaneously across the country. Now that you know, remain calm, do not panic, no need to respond or click any links."
Thanks to the Facebook page of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM).